9615.19.20.00 - Valued not over $4.50 per gross

This HTS category, 9615.19.20.00, specifically covers combs that are valued at not over $4.50 per gross. This classification is for manual combs used for styling, detangling, or grooming hair. The defining characteristic for this sub-heading is the economic valuation of the combs, where the price per gross unit does not exceed $4.50. This distinguishes them from other combs that may be made of similar materials or have similar designs but are priced higher.

Within the broader category of "Combs, hair-slides and the like," and further refined under "Other Combs," this sub-heading differentiates based on a specific price threshold per gross. This allows for granular distinction in trade statistics and duty assessments, acknowledging variations in production cost, material quality, or branding that contribute to the final market value. It is important to note that this category is for combs only, and other hair accessories like hair-slides, hairpins, and curling implements would fall under different subheadings within heading 9615.

As a leaf node in the HTS, this category does not have further subcategories. Classification within 9615.19.20.00 is therefore determined solely by the physical nature of the item being a comb and its valuation. Practical application involves calculating the value per gross (144 units) to confirm it meets the "not over $4.50" criterion. If the value exceeds this threshold, the combs would be classified under the sibling category 9615.19.40.00.